David Bowie / Slade (August 5, 1972) – Concert Advertisement – New Musical Express

The 5 August 1972 issue of New Musical Express carries a concert advertisement listing David Bowie among the forthcoming attractions at Starkers Royal Ballrooms, Boscombe.

Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 5, 1972

Country: United Kingdom

The advert, presented by Mel Bush, announces a series of Thursday and Friday dates at Starkers Royal Ballrooms, Boscombe. David Bowie is listed for Thursday, August 31st, with tickets priced at £1.00 advance and £1.10 on the door. Other acts on the schedule include The Kinks, Hawkwind, Slade and Uriah Heep. Advance tickets are available by S.A.E. from the Mel Bush Organisation.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

The listing promotes an upcoming David Bowie appearance as part of a multi-artist concert series at the venue.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Concert advertisement

Era: 1972 (Ziggy Stardust era) Tone: Straightforward promotional Photography: Text-only advertisement (no photo)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• David Bowie scheduled for Thursday, August 31st

• Ticket prices £1.00 advance / £1.10 door

• Venue details for Starkers Royal Ballrooms, Boscombe

• Listing alongside other contemporary acts

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